Palestine Islamic Bank’s (PIB) Shari'a supervisory board consists of highly regarded Sharia scholars all possessing the necessary experience and in-depth knowledge in Shariah doctrine to ensure all banking and financial transactions are in compliance with Islamic law. The Board contributes to the development of programs, funding and investment products and supervises all procedures and transactions through the Shari'a auditing department at the Bank, guaranteeing the legitimacy of those transactions and commitment to the Islamic Finance Principles.

Dr. Alaa Sobhi Razia

Chairman of the Sharia Supervisory Board

  • He obtained a doctorate in financial economics from the University of Santiago de Compostela - Spain - in 2016. He also holds a master's degree in Islamic banking from Yarmouk University, Jordan, in 2007 and another master's degree in economics from the University of Texas, USA in 2010. He has a bachelor's degree in Jurisprudence and Legislation from An-Najah National University in 2005.
  • He is currently serving as Head of the Islamic Banking Department at An-Najah National University, and is the Head of its Master's Program in Islamic Finance. He is a Sharia advisor in Palestine Ijarah Company, and a member of PIB’s Governance Committee.
  • He was awarded the Scientific Research and Publication Quality Award for 2019 and 2020 and has published several banking studies in prestigious international scientific journals.

Dr. Ayman Jibreen Jweleis

Member of the Sharia Supervisory Board

  • He obtained a doctorate in Islamic law from Cairo University - Faculty of Dar Al Uloom in 2011. He is a supervisor of Islamic education, and a part-time faculty member at the College of Sharia at Hebron University.
  • He holds international scientific and professional certificates in the jurisprudence of Islamic banking, including the Certified Sharia Auditor and Controller (CSAA) and the Certified Islamic Arbitrator & Expert (CIAE). He is a member of the International Zakat Organization.
  • He took part in several local and international scientific events and conferences in Islamic jurisprudence and its developments.

Dr. Jamal Abu Salem

Member of the Sharia Supervisory Board

He holds a PhD in Islamic Jurisprudence and its Principles from the University of Jordan in 2005, in addition to a license in Sharia law. He served as a member of the Supreme Sharia Supervisory Board at the Palestine Monetary Authority until 2022, in addition to his previous membership in the Supreme Fatwa Council in Palestine.

Dr. Abu Salem also served as Head of the Department of Islamic Jurisprudence and Legislation and Coordinator of the Master's Programs in Islamic Jurisprudence at Al-Quds University - Abu Dis. Dr. Abu Salem supervises dozens of master's theses at several Palestinian universities, in addition to publishing numerous studies in academic journals. He currently works in the Departments of Islamic Jurisprudence and Legislation and Islamic Economics and Finance at the same university.


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